[DeTomaso] Sparkplugs

Will Kooiman will.kooiman at gmail.com
Thu Apr 19 12:31:01 EDT 2012


I tried once on a carbureted car, and they fouled badly.  I switched to
Autolites - nothing special - and it ran perfectly.

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From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com [mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com] On
Behalf Of Tom Shinrock
Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2012 11:24 AM
To: detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Sparkplugs


 So what happens if you use platinum plugs?   

 

 

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From: Asa Jay Laughton <asajay at asajay.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Wed, Apr 18, 2012 9:36 pm
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Sparkplugs


+1
Agree all... only run NGK in my engines.  Those are the right numbers.  
I prefer the UR4.

Asa Jay

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On 4/18/2012 7:49 AM, Thomas Tornblom wrote:
> 2012-04-18 16:34, MikeLDrew at aol.com skrev:
>> In a message dated 4/18/12 6 37 7, harvstr501 at aol.com writes:
>>
>>
>>> Have 73 with 351c mild cam 650carb.....what spark plugs to use?
>>>
>> Any *conventional* spark plugs will be fine.   Avoid the gimmick plugs,
>> platinum, multi-prong, etc. etc. Platinum plugs especially won't work, as

they
>> have a very narrow operating range and require the precision fuel
metering
>> that only fuel injection can provide.
>>
>> I happen to use NGK but that's down to a religious preference more than
>> anything else.
> +1.
>
> I'm currently using NGK UR4.
>
> I've used BPR5FS, BPR6FS and BP7FS in the past.
>
>> Just go to the auto parts store and ask for standard plugs for a '72
>> Mustang with a 351C, and you'll be golden. :>)
>>
>> Mike
> Thomas
>
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